Opulent Wedding Ceremonies

Hindu wedding ceremonies are affairs that stretch out for days. There are many rituals involved in the wedding ceremony and family, friends and relatives are all invited to be a part of celebrations. Many Hindu wedding ceremonies have an outdoor element to the ceremony, or take place entirely outside. This can be difficult to accommodate depending on the amount of guests.

With hundreds of guests expected to join the couple on their special day, venues become more limited. To not only be able to seat several hundred people, but also offer indoor as well as outdoor space for that many people can create a challenge. However, there are spaces that can do just that. Considering a wedding ceremony hall for all or a portion of the celebration may help. Wedding ceremony halls offer shade from the sun, which may be more comfortable for guests.

Hindu weddings have thirteen phases with pauses in between for guests to stretch their legs and sample various foods. From the moment the groom shows up to the first introduction between bride and groom the magic begins. The ritual of Hindu weddings combined with the rich colors and delectable foods make most Hindu weddings unforgettable.

When the bride enters the wedding ceremony, she is adorned in clothing bought by her mother and father. As the ceremony proceeds, the bride replaces her parent’s clothing with a sari embroidered with red, white and gold, presented by her husband to symbolize fertility and purity. This gesture also shows the bride taking on her new life and her husband’s family.

Flowers are an important part of the celebration. From the flower garlands exchanged between husband and wife to the decorations of the venue and the petals that are thrown on the bride and groom, they set the mood for the day.

Food is another important aspect to a Hindu wedding. Before the ceremony, food served is vegetarian. Anything considered an aphrodisiac is absent, including alcohol, garlic and onions. Instead of a cake, the bride and groom exchange five bites of a sweet food mixture of honey and yogurt. Food is offered during the ceremony and after.

The couple is then set on a pedestal of sorts, or a stage that is adorned with decorations and flowers. The groom and his family provide decorations to show his preferences. On the other side of the room from the stage, the food is available. Guests may eat as family and friends bless the bride and groom.

Hindu weddings bring together two people for life. As friends and family attend the celebration, the couple is given their chance to shine before embarking on a life together.

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